Obituaries

Oct 27, 2017

Shirley A. Berkowitz, 82, of Wooster, died Friday, October 27, 2017 at Wooster Community Hospital.

Friends may call Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 at   Grace Church 4599 Burbank Road Wooster, Ohio 44691, with Pastor Randy Moomaw officiating.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial...

Oct 25, 2017

Carol A. {Murphy} Clift, 67, of Newport, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born August 3, 1950 in Marietta to George R. Murphy and Ruby Henrietta Tice Murphy Brown.

She graduated from Marietta High School.

She married David Clift on March 2, 1985....

Oct 25, 2017

Shirley Ann Wheeler, 78, of Reno, went to be with her son, husband and other lost loved ones Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

Shirley was born July 16, 1939 to Earl and Audrey Hill.

She graduated from Newport High School in 1957.

On October 10, 1964 she married Larry G....

Oct 23, 2017

Imogene Fries, 87, of Wooster, went to be with the Lord, Monday, October 23, 2017.

Graveside services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating.  Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is handling the arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hopsice at...

Oct 19, 2017

Dottie L. Ingersoll, 73, of Wooster, died Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Mount Carmel East, in Columbus.

Friends may call Monday from 10 to 12 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Monday at 12 at the funeral home with Pastor Tom Geissinger officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes...

Oct 18, 2017

Floyd Norman Dunn, 76, of New Matamoras, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born March 24, 1941 in New Matamoras to the late Amon and Iva Dunn.

He attended New Matamoras High School and went on to work...

Oct 17, 2017

Charles “Chuck” E. Keeney, 68, of Coal Run, passed away October 17, 2017 doing what he loved.

Chuck was born March 3, 1949 in Hawks Nest, WV to Charles and Bessie Keeney. He was a proud graduate of Greenbrier High School.

He married Pamela Armstrong Tefft on November 3, 1978.

He drove for...

Oct 17, 2017

William “Bill” J. Keating, 87, of Wooster, died Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Smithville Western Care Center, in Wooster.

Per Bill’s wishes, there will be no services.  Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, where military rites will be held.  Roberts Funeral Home – Sherwood Chapel, Wooster is handling arrangements.  Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.  ...

Oct 17, 2017

William (Bill) Ray Kennell, Sr., Age 80, of Doylestown, fell asleep in death Tuesday, October 17, 2017.

Bill was born March 20, 1937 in Doylestown, Ohio to Harry and Roberta {Smith} Kennell.

Bill was a member of the Wadsworth Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and believed completely in the Bible’s promise of a resurrection to a paradise earth....

Oct 17, 2017

Norma Jean Covert, 93, of Wooster, died Tuesday October 17, 2017 at Danbury Woods.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 P.M. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with Rev. J. Alexander officiating.  Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 10810 E....

Oct 16, 2017

Brenda J. Miller, 64, of Marietta, died October 16, 2017 at The Pines at Glenwood.

She will be deeply missed by her brothers David F. Miller of Lower Salem and John W. Miller of Nashville. A graveside service will be held Friday, October 20, 2017 at 11 AM at East Lawn Memorial Park. Roberts Funeral Home is assisting...

Oct 16, 2017

Harry Conn Jr., 79, of Doylestown, died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Summa Barberton surrounded by his family.

Harry was born August 19, 1938 in Somerset, PA to Harry and Althea {Heining} Conn.

He graduated from Boswell High School in Pennsylvania in 1956.

He married Emma Lingle on November 27, 1963.

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Oct 13, 2017

David E. Willison, 80, of Marietta, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

David was born July 9, 1937 in Marietta, the son of Harold and Marjorie Willison.

He married Judy Becker on June 28, 1959.

Dave is retired from DuPont in Washington, WV. He enjoyed...

Oct 12, 2017

William “Billboard” Berry, 62, of Wooster, died October 12, 2017 at his home.

Graveside services will be Monday at 2:00 p.m. at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Pastor Eric Fairhurst officiating.  Entombment will follow.    Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association at 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, Texas 75231.

William was born June 16,...

Oct 11, 2017

Betty W. Davidson, 83, passed away October 11, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Escar H. Davidson and her half brother Patrick G. Brake Jr. She is survived by her daughter Susan L. Douglas (John), her brother William Roy Ervin and her half sister Phyllis E. Brake. She is also...

Oct 10, 2017

Rodney Rexford Bogucki, 47, of Westlake, died Tuesday October 10, 2017 at University Hospital in Cleveland.

Rodney was born November 1, 1969 in Columbus to Rodney Hamm and Nikki {Weaver} Tshantz.  He was an administrative assistant.  He married Ken Bogucki on November 2, 2007, he survives.

There will be no public services.  Arrangements are being...

Oct 9, 2017

In the evening of October 9 th , Frances slipped quietly into heaven. She was a lifelong resident of Marietta, the third of Rosa and Walter McClure’s four daughters. Upon gradation from Marietta High School she enjoyed working at the Marietta Times. In 1950 she married Bill Smith and became a homemaker. She loved cooking and sewing, skills she...

Oct 9, 2017

John Saefkow, 82, of Creston, died Monday, October 9, 2017 at LifeCare Hospice, in Wooster.

Private services will be held at Roberts Funeral Home - Sherwood Chapel, Wooster with his grandson, Pastor Josh Saefkow officiating.  Burial will be at Canaan Cemetery.   Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com.   Memorial contributions may be made to LifeCare Hospice, 1900...

Oct 8, 2017

Joanne Louise Miller, 74, of Marietta, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Marietta Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family.

Joanne was born October 20, 1942 in Marietta, Ohio to Harry and Alberta {Brown} Hupp.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. She was previously a member of...

Oct 6, 2017

Jeffrey Alan Smith, 60, of Apple Creek, died October 6, 2017 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, in Columbus, Ohio.

Friends may call Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster.  Funeral services will follow.  Memorial contributions may be made to Akron Children’s Hospital at One Perkins Square, Akron, Ohio 44308..

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